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Seattle hospital says Texas attorney general asked for records about transgender care for children » A lawsuit by a Seattle hospital says Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton asked for records regarding gender-affirming treatment potentially given to children from Texas. Apnews.com

AG Paxton Obtains Restitution for Texans Victimized by Computer Tech Support Scam » Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced that his office reached a final settlement with the three operators of a tech support scam who tricked consumers into buying expensive and unnecessary computer repairs. The settlement is in conjunction with a nationwide sweep that Attorney General Paxton’s office helped lead, targeting fraudsters who engaged in tech support scams and other elder fraud cases. Texasattorneygeneral.gov

Republican-led Texas House impeaches state Attorney General Ken Paxton » Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been impeached by fellow Republicans in a historic vote in the Texas House. He will immediately and temporarily be suspended from his duties. Npr.org

Paxton trial updates, Sept. 15: Senators leave Capitol without an impeachment verdict » Deliberations are expected to resume at 9 a.m. Saturday. Paxton is accused of misusing his office to help a friend and donor who was under federal investigation. Texastribune.org

Attorney General Paxton Takes Legal Action to Stop Former Immigration Attorney and Associates' Unlawful and Deceptive Practices » Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced today that a lawsuit has been filed against Paul A. Esquivel, Paul A. Esquivel, PLLC, Paul Esquivel, PC, JCP Law Firm and Associates, PLLC, JCP Law Office, PC, its owner Olvia Martinez, and attorney Juan Carlos Penaflor for engaging in misleading and deceptive acts by routinely making misrepresentations and failing to make disclosures to consumers seeking immigration services. The State’s petition, filed in Bexar County District Court on September 21, 2015, charges Defendants with violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade and Practices Act (DTPA) and the Texas Business Organizations Code. Texasattorneygeneral.gov